1751 A Guide to Hiring the Best People with Ryan Englin
b'In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with CEO & Founder of Core Matters, Ryan Englin.\\n\\n\\n\\nRyan emphasized the importance of having the right people on your team for business growth and success. He pointed out that the hiring environment has drastically changed due to the pandemic, with job seekers now having more options and seeking workplaces where they feel valued and belong.\\n\\nAccording to Ryan, entrepreneurs can attract and excite potential employees by offering them what they want. This includes a sense of belonging, meaningful work, and positive relationships with colleagues.\\n\\nRyan advised entrepreneurs to focus on being attractive to the people they want to hire rather than solely relying on higher pay to attract employees.\\n\\nUnderstanding who the right fit is for your company and creating a supportive and enjoyable work environment are key factors in attracting and retaining top talent.\\n\\nRyan cautioned against using the term "family" to describe the work environment but encouraged employers to adopt a supportive and caring approach towards their employees, just like a family would.\\n\\nRyan emphasized the need to create a process that removes these biases, such as using job ads and interview questions that promote diversity. He cautioned against promoting diversity without addressing biases, as it can backfire.\\n
Key Points from the Episode:
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- Challenges of hiring and attracting great employees in the current hiring environment \\n \\t
- Importance of having the right people on your team for business growth and success \\n \\t
- Changes in the hiring environment due to the pandemic \\n \\t
- Attracting and exciting potential employees by offering what they truly want \\n \\t
- Focusing on being attractive to the people you want to hire rather than relying solely on higher pay \\n \\t
- Understanding the right fit for your company and creating a supportive and enjoyable work environment \\n \\t
- Value of diversity in the workplace and addressing biases \\n \\t
- Economic argument for diversity and its benefits to a company \\n \\t
- Ryan\'s book "Hire Better People Faster" and its intended audience \\n
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